As kids, we were excited about summer vacation. No school. No homework. Just relaxing and fun for three months. Fast-forward to you being the parent; summer vacation is not as exciting. Without school, what are your kids going to do all day? Sleep the days away and stay up all night? Without the structure ofRead More »

Congratulations, and welcome to motherhood for the first, second, or greater time. It is the hardest job you will ever have but it comes with the greatest benefits package. For me, the most difficult part of the newborn period is sleep deprivation. My daughter needed to nurse every 2-3 hours for one week, and everyRead More »

Martin Rawls-Meehan Reverie® CEO and Chief Innovation Officer I go to bed every night with a heavy cloud of to-dos hanging over me, and wake up with a flood of emails on top of that. I’m sure you know the feeling. As the CEO and co-founder of Reverie, I am often asked how I personallyRead More »

The holidays are fast approaching as well as winter, brrrr. It’s a great time for cozying up around the house and in the bedroom. Here are some of our favorite gifts this year for hibernating. PINEAPPLE LIGHT Coolest nightlight ever. Made of quality molded vinyl. When lit, it has gradations to the leaves and allRead More »

There’s something special about reading a bedtime story with a child. Many kids are extra sweet at bedtime, so you get quality time and bonding to the max. You’ve likely already shared your favorite classic books with your kids or grandkids. Several times, right? Goodnight, Moon. The Hungry Caterpillar. The Velveteen Rabbit. The Missing Piece. GreenRead More »

It’s that time of year again: back to school. If you’re like most of us, you’re wondering where the summer went. Whether you’re celebrating having your kids out of the house or feeling a bit wistful about it (or both!), the issue remains: your kid needs to get into a school-year routine. And one ofRead More »